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Eliza, South Side

Located on the historic J&L Steel Mill site (a.k.a. Eliza Furnaces), this American bistro will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a space designed to preserve the history of the site. Sourced from the US Steel Mill in Johnstown, a blast furnace door hangs outside of the restaurant’s entrance. The menu reflects the chef’s “love for fresh ingredients, house pickling, and rich proteins with Western Pennsylvania staples” — and, of course, a signature burger, per a news release about the restaurant.

Pie for Breakfast, Oakland

Pie for Breakfast has finally opened, drawing crowds for the menu offering a lot more than the name suggests. The restaurant describes itself like this: “We offer more than pies and breakfast. We are like if a European coffee shop had a baby with a truck stop.”

Northeastern Kitchen, Squirrel Hill

It’s Pittsburgh’s newest Chinese restaurant and the first to focus on northeastern Chinese cuisine. Pittsburgh Magazine provides a primer on what to order.

Lorelei, East Liberty

With a “super-soft open” this week, Lorelei has arrived in the former Livermore location in East Liberty. It’s a new bar from the owners of Independent Brewing Company and Hidden Harbor. As Pittsburgh Magazine reports, the bar’s name draws on “the mythical siren that sits atop a mystical rock that juts into the Rhine river in Germany.”

15° Fahrenheit, Squirrel Hill

A second location for this Thai-inspired rolled ice cream is now open in Squirrel Hill. Flavors include classic vanilla, Thai tea, Matcha, chocolate and coffee, Good Food Pittsburgh reports.

Heirloom Superfood Market, Strip District

Specializing in organic produce, bulk superfoods, unique local brands and hard to find items, the former 31st Street Pub has been transformed into a superfood market, which opened last weekend.

See you soon

Molinaro Ristorante, Downtown

The high-profile spot in the heart of Downtown that used to house Poros appears to be opening soon as Molinaro Ristorante with a “high-end Italian approach.”

Spork Pit, Bloomfield

For almost a year, Christian Frangiadis served up central Texas-style barbecue from a custom-built smoker next to his restaurant Spork. By mid-July, he’ll open a brick-and-mortar barbecue spot called Spork Pit just around the corner.

TBSP, Mt. Oliver

Expect a July 5 ribbon cutting at what’s billed as the nation’s first bakery incubator. TBSP’sinaugural cohort of four bakers in residence includes Who’s Nexter Jewel A. Edwards. The bakers will sell their goods at the TBSP storefront in Mt. Oliver.

See you soon-ish

An Insomnia Cookies location in the South Side. After being delayed a year, it’s expected to open soon, and it will join a recently opened Oakland location.

Bridges and Bourbon, a concept with small plates from chef David Racicot, in the former Seviche space Downtown.

Farewell

Pallantia, Shadyside

After a two-year run, Pallantia, a Spanish tapas restaurant located near Walnut Street is closing and going up for sale.

Acacia, South Side

In what feels like a sad break-up, speakeasy cocktail bar Acacia posted this message on Twitter: “We must let you know that we need to take a break. It’s not you, it’s us. We’re a little worn down, and we need some time to rest … and figure out what we want to do with ourselves. This isn’t goodbye, it’s see you soon.” So stay tuned.

La Prima, North Side

La Prima’s North Side location at Nova Place is closing, Nova Place announced this week. Full disclosure: This is the coffee shop at the coworking space where The Incline operates, so, as you can imagine, we are all the crying face emojis over this news.